Apprenticeship in Educational Assistant

About this programme

Program: EAAA Credential: Apprentice Week Certificate Delivery: Full-time Work Integrated Learning: Apprentice Placement Length: 852 hours Effective: Fall 2027 Location: Barrie, Owen Sound An Educational Assistant supports educators in working with students, including those with exceptional education needs to implement education, safety and behaviour support plans. Develops intervention strategies to support successful student outcomes. Promotes a positive environment for learning and assisting with life and living skills development. An apprenticeship training program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. Educational Assistant is a trade regulated by the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009. Qualified individuals may obtain a Certificate of Qualification, which confirms its holder has the skills, knowledge and experience that meet industry standards of practice for the trade. In order to complete an apprenticeship training program in the trade, individuals must become members of the Ontario College of Trades (the College), and apprentices must remain active members for the duration of their apprenticeship. Upon completing an apprenticeship, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) will issue an individual a Certificate of Apprenticeship. Upon meeting the College’s registration requirements, the individual may apply to become certified and registered as a journeyperson in the trade. An apprenticeship involves practical training provided on-the-job by a skilled worker, or trainer. The skills or competencies to be developed ar